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Underground infiltration: Tunnel for smuggling migrants from Belarus into Poland discovered
More than 180 foreigners have illegally entered Poland through a tunnel under the border with Belarus. Most of the migrants have already been detained, the search for the others is still ongoing.
Ten years of the Paris Agreement: Hope for change clouded by climate realities
The agreement, signed in Paris on 12 December 2015, was considered historic but a decade on, the planet is still warming at too great a rate.
'Brussels is crossing the Rubicon today,' Orbán says on Russian assets freeze
The Hungarian prime minister strongly condemned a move by the EU to indefinitely immobilise Russian Central Bank assets, widely seen as a way of circumventing a Hungarian veto.
Gaza doctor murdered Israeli hostage by injecting air into her veins, father claims
Nineteen-year-old Noa Marciano was one of 251 people taken as hostages back to Gaza in the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel.
France struggles to contain cattle lumpy skin disease as farmers' protests spread
Strict culling rules ignite nationwide anger as cases of the deadly outbreak of lumpy skin disease, which cannot be passed on to humans, surge in the southwest of the country
Zelenskyy debunks Russia's claim it occupied Kupyansk with in-person visit
The Ukrainian president published a video Friday from Kupyansk in Kharkiv region, visiting Ukrainian positions less than 2 kilometres away from Russian troops and well within the range of Moscow’s drones and artillery.
Latest news bulletin | December 12th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
New video shows Gaza hostages celebrating Hanukkah before their deaths
New footage shows six hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel before being killed by Hamas. Their families hope to highlight that they should have returned alive.
Why does Russia want Ukraine’s Donbas?
Moscow continues to insist that it wants Kyiv to withdraw its forces from Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, which Ukraine has been fiercely defending since 2014. What is there, and why is Moscow keen to take control of the entire area so much?
Rare fresco of Jesus as Good Shepherd discovered in Turkish tomb
A rare 3rd-century fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was discovered near Iznik, Turkey.
Three years on, former MEP Kaili still awaits trial in case slammed as 'Belgiangate'
Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini was detained this month in a major fraud probe, as ex-European Parliament Vice-President Eva Kaili remains in legal limbo three years after her arrest in the 2022 corruption scandal.
Hundreds join national strike in Rome against Italy's 2026 budget plans
Hundreds in Rome protested against Italy’s 2026 budget, demanding more investment in public services over defence, disrupting transport and healthcare.
Utrecht lifts forest warning after DNA confirms wolf shot was menace known as 'Bram'
According to the European Commission, there are around 23,000 wild wolves in Europe and the population increased by 35% between 2016 and 2023.
Analysis: Trump's trade and tax policies set to widen EU-US innovation gap in 2026
Companies say the EU’s deregulation efforts are insufficient against Trump's “carrot-and-stick” strategy of pairing generous US tax incentives with a punitive 15% tariff on imports from the EU.
Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged election interference and cyberattacks
The foreign ministry said that Germany "would take a series of countermeasures to make Russia pay a price for its hybrid actions in close coordination with our European partners."
Skydiver dangles at 4,500 metres after parachute catches on plane’s tail
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau released the video with its report on its investigation into the mishap.
Russian strikes cut power and water in Odesa as infrastructure attacks continue
Russia has continued its campaign against Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, causing long power outages across Ukraine.
Latest news bulletin | December 12th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Ukraine's kamikaze drones hit the front line as manpower shortage bites
Recent incursions into NATO territory and manpower shortages faced by the Ukrainian armed forces have accelerated advances in drone technology. No longer just complementary to traditional warfare, they are a necessity on the frontline against Russia – and increasingly on Europe’s eastern flank.
Woman crashes stolen boat into Venice's historic Rialto Bridge
An Italian woman stole a delivery boat in Venice and crashed it into the 16th-century Rialto Bridge on Thursday, damaging the stone balustrade and sending parcels into the Grand Canal.
Moment hiker rescued from quicksand after activating SOS signal
A hiker identified as Austin Dirks was rescued after becoming trapped in soft, water-saturated ground in Utah’s Arches National Park. Unable to free himself, he activated an emergency beacon. Rescue teams located him by drone and freed him safely.
China has a new 'condom tax'. Residents are worried about the health risks
Experts are concerned over potential increases in unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases due to higher costs for contraceptives.
Croatia purchases German-made Leopards after donating tanks to Ukraine
Croatia signed a €1.48 billion deal to purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany, replacing eastern military equipment as part of a broader defence modernisation programme.